Description
A delightful and uncomplicated small batch strawberry cake, perfect for savoring with friends or enjoying alone.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Combine the sliced strawberries with a tablespoon of sugar in a bowl and set aside.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
- Mix the sugar with melted butter in another bowl. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and milk, whisking until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently to combine without overmixing.
- Fold in the macerated strawberries and their juices into the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Serve with whipped cream, ice cream, or a dusting of powdered sugar for an extra touch. Store leftovers at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg